Diplo Returns to Country With “Two Steppin’” Featuring Adrien Nunez
Grammy-winning producer and global music powerhouse Diplo is stepping back into the country music spotlight with the release of his latest single, “Two Steppin’,” featuring rising country artist Adrien Nunez. The upbeat, genre-blending track is out now via Atlantic Outpost and marks Diplo’s first country release since 2025.
The new single made its live debut in spectacular fashion over the weekend at Stagecoach Festival, where Diplo closed out his set in front of a crowd exceeding 65,000 fans. The performance further cemented his reputation for seamlessly merging electronic and country influences into high-energy, crowd-pleasing moments.
“Adrien and I knew we made something special with this track,” Diplo shared. “It was only right that we debuted it at Stagecoach—it’s the biggest party in country music, and there’s no place like it.”
For Nunez, the collaboration represents a natural evolution of his sound. “It’s one of those songs that feels fun from the first listen,” he said. “Blending that country energy with dance music felt like the perfect way to create something wild and upbeat.”
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A High-Energy Debut at Stagecoach
Stagecoach Festival has become a recurring stage for Diplo, and 2026 marked his sixth appearance at the iconic event. It also featured the fourth installment of Diplo’s HonkyTonk—his curated stage concept that showcases an eclectic mix of artists across genres.
This year’s HonkyTonk brought out an unexpected mix of personalities and performers, including Sydney Sweeney, Waka Flocka Flame, Juicy J, Theo Von, and Caleb Pressley. The weekend also included teasers of unreleased material with breakout country artist Cameron Whitcomb, hinting at even more genre-crossing collaborations to come.
Continuing a Country Music Journey
“Two Steppin’” follows Diplo’s 2025 country single “Ashes” with Bailey Zimmerman and builds on a growing catalog of country-focused work under his Thomas Wesley persona. His previous releases include the platinum-certified Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1 — Snake Oil (2020), Chapter 2 — Swamp Savant (2023), and The Mixtape (2024).
Throughout these projects, Diplo has collaborated with some of country music’s most respected names, including Sturgill Simpson, Thomas Rhett, Sierra Ferrell, Maren Morris, and Paul Cauthen. His crossover hit “Heartless” with Morgan Wallen remains one of his most successful tracks, earning billions of streams and achieving RIAA Diamond certification.
A Global Year for Diplo
The Stagecoach debut caps off a massive year for Diplo across genres. In April, he returned to the Coachella main stage with Major Lazer, performing for more than 80,000 fans. Earlier this year, he also served as executive producer on BTS’s highly anticipated album ARIRANG, collaborating with longtime producer Pdogg and contributing to five tracks.
Beyond music, Diplo continues to expand his cultural footprint with the launch of Diplo’s Run Club, a unique event series combining 5K races with mini music festivals across nine U.S. cities.
A Sound Built for the Dancefloor—and the Honky Tonk
With “Two Steppin’,” Diplo and Adrien Nunez deliver a track that captures the spirit of both the dancefloor and the honky-tonk. It’s a high-energy fusion that reflects Diplo’s ongoing commitment to pushing genre boundaries while staying rooted in the communal joy of music.
As Diplo continues to blur the lines between country and electronic sounds, “Two Steppin’” signals that his country era is far from over—it’s just getting started.
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